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- US ambassador to Kiev sacked amid ‘meddling’ accusations from Ukraine’s top prosecutor
Washington’s ambassador to Ukraine has been dismissed from service two months ahead of schedule. The development comes less than a month after the top Ukrainian prosecutor claimed she gave him a ‘do-not-prosecute list.’May 7, 2019 21:38World News - ‘How dare you!’ French ambassador shames Ukrainian pundit for joking about Notre Dame blazeA Ukrainian political commentator drew the ire of the French ambassador in Kiev after joking that Monday’s devastating fire at Notre Dame might be linked to the visit of the frontrunner in the Ukrainian presidential election.Apr 16, 2019 07:30World News
- Massive LED swastika displayed at Kiev shopping mall. Are ‘hackers’ to blame?A swastika has been displayed in a Kiev shopping mall, located at a street named after Nazi collaborator-turned Ukrainian ‘hero’ Stepan Bandera. The mall itself denied involvement in such a shocking display and blamed hackers.Feb 19, 2019 20:53World News
- Ukrainian police launch ‘I am Bandera’ flash mob after Nazi collaborator’s name is ‘misused’Top police officials in Ukraine have pledged allegiance to Ukraine’s nationalist hero and Nazi collaborator Stepan Bandera, after an officer used his name as a slur when rounding up radical right-wing protesters.Feb 12, 2019 05:07World News
- Ukrainian official invites British warship to cross Kerch Strait & see how Russia reactsA deputy minister in Kiev suggested that the British Navy should send its warship to the Sea of Azov to test Russia’s response. Moscow described the idea as ‘bonkers.’Dec 23, 2018 10:56World News
- US lawmakers' 'reckless' call for navy op in Black Sea incites more mischief from Kiev – SenatorA resolution by US Senators calling on President Donald Trump to spearhead "multinational freedom of navigation operation" in the Black Sea is inciting Ukraine to commit new military provocations, a Russian lawmaker says.Dec 20, 2018 02:44World News
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